N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.6.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 16.19.6.15 - DISPOSITION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Permission shall be obtained, in writing, from the board, after inspection, before any inventory of dangerous drugs or controlled substances may be sold, transferred, disposed of, or otherwise removed from the current premises. All sales shall be subject to the laws of the state.

A. DISPENSED PHARMACEUTICALS, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL: Patient dispensed legend and OTC medications that are unwanted or expired may be returned to an authorized pharmacy for destruction. The pharmacy must submit a protocol or subsequent changes to the board or the boards agent, for approval. Once approved the pharmacy is authorized to collect pharmaceuticals for destruction. A protocol is to be submitted to the board of pharmacy for staff approval. Such protocol must include:

(1) Secure and enclosed collection unit that does not allow for unauthorized access.

(2) A description of the dedicated area for collection unit inside the pharmacy within site of the authorized pharmacy staff.

(3) Direction of collection that allows for safe and secure disposition.

(4) Name of contracted disposal company that is licensed for pharmaceutical destruction.

(5) Frequency of collection and destruction by disposal company.

(6) Records of collection and destruction supplied by the disposal company.

B. Items accepted at a take back site may include:

(1) dangerous drugs (prescription drugs);

(2) controlled substances if authorized under federal law or rule;

(3) over-the-counter medications;

(4) veterinary medications;

(5) medicated ointments and lotions;

(6) liquid medication in glass or leak-proof containers.

C. Items NOT accepted at a take back site may include:

(1) needles;

(2) thermometers;

(3) bloody or infectious waste;

(4) personal care products;

(5) controlled substances (unless authorized by federal law);

(6) hydrogen peroxide;

(7) empty containers;

(8) business waste.

D. Collected medications are not for re-dispensing.

E. Directions for take back for patients and list od accepted and non-accepted products must be posted on the collection unit.

F. Suspension of the pharmacy's authority to collect and dispose of dispensed pharmaceutical shall occur upon violation of the approved protocol. The pharmacy may petition the board for removal of that suspension.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.6.15

16.19.6.15 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 19.6.15, 03-30-02; A, 05-14-10